Great, we're doomed now!

"That's wonderful! It's so great to be friends with Chika-sama!"

Jianzi's best friend hitched a ride with her, and now she's so excited she's incoherent, even using a respectful title for Qianhua.

"Oh dear~" Chika, with her pink hair, chuckled. "Calm down, Chika~ It's not that dramatic."

"Wow! Today is the most shining day of my high school life!"

Yurikawa's eyes were shining, as if she were extremely excited from staying up all night. Yotsuya Miko had to hold her hand to make sure her best friend wouldn't go berserk.

"Do you like the Backstreet Girls that much?" Ye Shouchao glanced over and quickly spotted the group of three, no, four.

"Then go ask them for autographs. I'll have a staff member take you there."

"Kuse-kun is the best! You are my god!" Yurikawa Hana cheered and jumped up with genuine joy, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

Sugo, who was talking to Airi, was also drawn to the scene and immediately spotted an old acquaintance—

Yuki Asuna!

"!"

A strange heat surged from the soles of my feet to the top of my head, then quickly cooled down, eventually turning into a long sigh in my throat.

He knew that his current situation was not caused by this girl, but that did not stop him from feeling resentment and jealousy towards her!

...Wait, why is there jealousy?

A hint of doubt flashed through Xu Xiang's mind, but he didn't delve into it. He simply kept a close eye on the girl not far away.

When the SAO incident occurred, Sugo seized the opportunity to launch his own plan, but he was arrested halfway through, not only ruining his reputation but also being handed over to the yakuza, resulting in his current predicament...

He certainly didn't think there was anything wrong with him for betraying his own side and trying to steal trade secrets, because he never took [Rect] seriously in the first place; at most, it was just a stepping stone, including the Yuki family!

He doesn't care about the so-called gratitude for being recognized and appreciated; with his abilities, he could hold a high position on any platform.

Um... Stealing Kayaba Akihiko's research results was just for reference... It's definitely not because I lack confidence in myself... Cough!

Damn you, Yuuki! You've ruined me like this! You'll pay for this!

Yes, he still considers the Yuki family his enemy.

Given the circumstances, he was apprehended within [Rect], making him a natural security guard for the company. Furthermore, he directly betrayed the Yuki family, meaning only they had grounds to use such underworld methods to deal with him.

After all, no one could have imagined that a lunatic would arrange for a whole company of agents, private detectives, and hackers to monitor Kayaba Akihiko, who seemed harmless to everyone!

Even more unexpectedly, the person who attempted to steal the research results was dealt with easily by this group of professionals.

It's fair to say that Nobuyuki Sugo was accidentally injured! That person wasn't targeting him at all!

If Sugo knew the truth, he would probably be so frustrated that he would want to commit suicide...

However, it's also possible that he might feel jealous of his old classmate because he's not as important as Kayaba—the thoughts of a perverted scumbag are hard to predict.

Then again, even if "she" is full of resentment, what can she do?

To take revenge in this body?

Putting aside how to bring down the Yuki family, her first priority was to break free from the control of the Inugane Group.

...This gang leader is simply inhuman. Although Sugo had known many "devils" before, most of them were well-dressed and polite. He simply couldn't handle this kind of violent gangster and had no idea how to escape.

I'm so frustrated!

You can't reason with this guy at all. He's a man who only cares about money and violence. Even if he wants to seduce you with a woman's body, he already knows your background.

Moreover, this demon is actually a pure-love warrior, a good man only when it comes to loving his wife... which makes Sugo despair.

—That's right, he did consider the leader of the Seductive Dog Gold Group.

In the end, is giving up the only option...?

"My beloved son, please sign"

"Oh!"

Sugo snapped out of his daze, took the cardboard, and skillfully wrote his name on it, along with his usual heart and cute blessing—he really hated himself for being so skilled at it.

"Thank you, Ai-chan! I'm a huge fan of yours, and I'll definitely cherish it!"

That's wonderful!

Sugo and his companions waved goodbye to the girl as she left, thinking she was just an ordinary fan. But then they overheard Airi and Chika's conversation.

"Is that girl a high school student? Why is she at the workplace? Is she working part-time to support herself?"

"No, no, didn't you see that huge group of people surrounding her companions? They must be friends of some important person!"

"Oh! That boy looks familiar, like he's been on TV... um, what show was it again?"

"Hmm, this face is too luxurious for a high school student... Is he an entertainer?"

artist?

Xu Xiang naturally saw Ye Shou as well, as he was quite conspicuous in the crowd. However, unlike the gangsters next to him, he was well aware of Ye Shou's identity and status.

'Idiot! That's the heir to the Kuze Group, don't you even know that? So, a brainless thug will be... huh?'

He knew about Kuze Hakumori, but why was Yuuki Asuna by his side?

Sugo's highly intelligent brain connected the information in less than a second and arrived at a remarkably correct answer:

The Yuki family has really tasted the sweetness of currying favor with powerful figures!

He was very concerned about the Yuki family's situation and naturally knew that [Rect]'s stock price had skyrocketed because of ALO.

'Asuna...does this little girl even realize the situation she's in? Hmph~'

Sugo had no feelings for Asuna; he was simply someone the head of the Yuuki family had high hopes for while working at [Rect], and someone he had attended a family gathering with, which is when he took a liking to her.

In Sugo's eyes, Asuna was a status symbol, an asset, and a beautiful plaything. He had once imagined pursuing Asuna, or rather, flattering the head of the Yuuki family, so that he would marry her to him.

Then he can become deeply involved in the management of the family business, surpass his older brother Asuna, and seize control of [Rect] with his extraordinary skills!

However, before this idea could be implemented, Kayaba Akihiko's bombshell exploded. Sugo, who was a traitor to his own people, couldn't resist the temptation and planned to pack up the data and take it away to foreign investors to make even greater profits... and then, needless to say, that's what happened next.

Therefore, now that Sugo knows the Yuki family's thoughts, he is not too angry. He knows that this is a political marriage—it just depends on whether Hisa is willing or not.

Although Asuna Yuuki is beautiful and charming, if she wants to win over the influential Kuse family in the country... such a family will not only look at the person when choosing a daughter-in-law, but also the family's status.

If Yuki's status is equivalent to that of the Inugami Clan, then Kuze is the head of the Daikokukai—the main family of the Inugami Clan.

They're not even in the same league!

Ok?

A flash of lightning struck Xu Xiang's mind, causing him to tremble uncontrollably.

A tempting idea slowly surfaced, and Aiko Sugo's breathing became rapid and hot, her piercing gaze fixed fervently on the man—

Kuze Ye Mamoru!

If I could win over this man!

Not only can they escape their misery, but taking revenge on the Yuuki family will also be a piece of cake!

Asuna? How can that blonde brat compare to my mature and beautiful feminine charm?!

We must create opportunities for each other to interact!

Yes...yes...you are beautiful, Aiko, you are really beautiful. The person in the mirror, from her face to her figure, is undoubtedly a stunning beauty of celebrity caliber!

Idols are created to fulfill men's dreams. As someone trained to be the perfect idol, conquering a mere high school student is absolutely no problem!

Because you are an idol!

Defeat Asuna and take Kuze Hatsumori away!

Ah! This is...

envy?

Suddenly realizing where her previous jealousy had come from, Aiko, who had been cheered up, couldn't help but fall into depression again...

In Chapter 97, the mature maid will automatically generate gold coins!

Although he had made up his mind, getting in touch with Kuze Hakami was not an easy task.

Backstreet Girls were just one of many idol groups invited to this event, and their popularity was still quite low. They didn't receive any special treatment here; from the photographers to the props team, they had to greet everyone they met.

Forget about acting like a big shot, you can't even steal a moment of leisure from your busy schedule!

Even during her breaks, she found it difficult to strike up a conversation with Ye Shou, since important figures are always surrounded by people.

Ultimately, "she" wasn't confident she could make Ye Shou fall in love at first sight, given the high caliber of the girls around him. If Sugo Aiko wanted to stand out, she had to utilize her charm and allure, something that couldn't be revealed in a brief glance or a few words.

At least... at least we should be able to strike up a conversation today!

It looks like he'll bring more people to the event, so there will be other opportunities in the future. But we must make an impression on him no matter what.

What should I do...?

"Backstreet Girls, get ready! You're third to go on stage, so be careful with the transitions."

Listening to the staff's instructions, Aiko nodded absentmindedly while looking around at her surroundings, when suddenly her eyes lit up.

……

"Wow, so much!"

Baek Eung-kyu looked at the pile of plastic boards in front of him and put his hands on his hips in distress.

Although she offered to help out of sheer boredom, her father, that heartless old man, actually let her carry everything by herself?

How dare you treat your own daughter so ruthlessly... Believe me or not, I'll complain to Senior Ye Shou!

They're not heavy; they're just plastic panels used to cover the edges of the stage. But there are a lot of them, and they're all different sizes. It looks like we can't move them all at once.

"We should ask Sister Qianhua and the others... No, this is the responsibility of that scoundrel in my family. It really can only be handled by me, his daughter—"

"Are you a student here for training? You're so young!"

"Ok?"

Gui turned his head, and a familiar face came into view, causing him to open his mouth in surprise.

"You're... from the Backstreet Girls, that one..."

"Hello~ I'm Aiko, number four~"